Red Bank, Tennessee
City in Tennessee, United States
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Red Bank is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. Its population was 11,899 at the 2020 census.[6][7] Red Bank is an enclave, being entirely surrounded by the city limits of Chattanooga. Red Bank is part of the Chattanooga metropolitan area.
Red Bank, Tennessee | |
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 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Red Bank in Hamilton County, Tennessee | |
| Coordinates: 35°6′37″N 85°17′49″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Tennessee |
| County |  Hamilton |
| Incorporated | 1955[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • Mayor | Stefanie Dalton |
| • Vice Mayor | Hollie Berry |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.56 sq mi (16.99 km2) |
| • Land | 6.56 sq mi (16.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 11,899 |
| • Density | 1,814.4/sq mi (700.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 37415 (with some 37405 and 37434) |
| Area code | 423 |
| FIPS code | 47-61960[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1299035[3] |
| Website | www |
History
Red Bank was originally known as "Pleasant Hill". When a post office was established in the community in 1881, but it was asked to adopt a new name, since the name "Pleasant Hill" was already taken.[1] The name "Red Bank" was chosen by the wife of the first postmaster, George Hartman. It was inspired by the red clay ridge that was visible from a window in her house.[8] In 1955, the communities of Red Bank and White Oak incorporated as a single town called "Red Bank-White Oak". In 1966, the city voted to drop the "White Oak" for simplification purposes.[1]
Geography
Red Bank is located at 35°6′37″N 85°17′49″W (35.110372, -85.297048).[9] The city lies at the base of the Cumberland Plateau in southwestern Hamilton County. It is bordered on all sides by the city of Chattanooga and is 5 miles (8 km) north of Chattanooga's downtown. Dayton Boulevard is the city's main thoroughfare, though U.S. Route 27 runs along the city's western edge.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Red Bank has a total area of 6.5 square miles (16.9 km2), all land. The city center follows the valley of Stringers Branch, a southwest-flowing tributary of the Tennessee River.
Demographics
Racial and ethnic composition
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[13] | Pop 2010[14] | Pop 2020[15] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 10,726 | 9,630 | 9,442 | 86.37% | 82.65% | 79.35% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 1,017 | 854 | 789 | 8.19% | 7.33% | 6.63% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 56 | 37 | 18 | 0.45% | 0.32% | 0.15% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 110 | 151 | 138 | 0.89% | 1.30% | 1.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0.03% | 0.07% | 0.02% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 3 | 10 | 42 | 0.02% | 0.09% | 0.35% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 150 | 209 | 547 | 1.21% | 1.79% | 4.60% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 352 | 752 | 921 | 2.83% | 6.45% | 7.74% |
| Total | 12,418 | 11,651 | 11,899 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Red Bank had a population of 11,899; the median age was 35.3 years. About 16.2% of residents were under 18, and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males, and for every 100 females 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.[16]
Of the 5,786 households in Red Bank, 21.6% had children under 18 living in them, 33.5% were married-couple households, 24.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 32.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 or older.[16]
Of the 6,344 housing units, 8.8% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 9.5%.[16]
All of residents lived in urban areas, while none lived in rural areas.[17]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,660 | 81.2% |
| Black or African American | 799 | 6.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 140 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 451 | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 799 | 6.7% |
2000 census
As of the census[5] of 2000, 12,418 people, 5,897 households, and 3,290 families resided in the city. The population density was 1,927.9 inhabitants per square mile (744.4/km2). The 6,443 housing units had an average density of 1,000.3 per square mile (386.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.61% White, 8.24% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.19% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinosof any race were 2.83% of the population.
Of the 5,897 households, 22.8% had children under 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.2% were not families. About 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.10, and the average family size was 2.77.
In the city, the age distribution was 20.0% under 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
Education
Within the Red Bank city limits are Red Bank High School, Red Bank Junior High, and Alpine Crest Elementary School. Red Bank Elementary School, while one of Red Bank's zoned schools, is outside of the city limits in Chattanooga.
Government
Red Bank has a council-manager form of government, with five elected commissioners. Commissioners serve staggered four-year terms, so the entire commission does not turn over all at once. The five commissioners vote on city matters in public meetings and direct the city manager, who carries out the daily affairs of the city. All subsequent city employees report to the city manager.[19][20]
Additional citizen boards, the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Board of Floodplain Review, may assist in the zoning processes.
The City has also initiated the use of citizens' advisory boards to allow for public input into issues impacting the community. Current boards include: Cemetery Citizens' Advisory Board, Festival Citizens' Advisory Board, Public Art Citizens' Advisory Board, Urban Transportation Citizens' Advisory Board, Parks and Recreation Citizens' Advisory Board, Nonprofit Citizens' Advisory Board, and Transportation Safety Committee.
The Red Bank Commission and the city manager hold an annual strategic planning retreat to set goals for the year.
Politics
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Third parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020[21] | 49.85% 2,918 | 46.75% 2,736 | 3.40% 199 |
| 2016[22] | 36.98% 1,690 | 54.18% 2,476 | 8.84% 404 |
| 2012[23] | 39.04% 1,036 | 56.86% 1,509 | 4.10% 109 |
| 2008[24] | 39.40% 1,111 | 58.48% 1,649 | 2.12% 60 |
Notable people
- Kane Brown, singer
- Emma Bell Miles, writer, poet, and artist
- Tim Benford, former NFL wide receiver
- Keionta Davis, NFL defensive end
- Bill Dedman, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author
- Don McKenzie, American wildlife conservationist and naturalist
- Dorothy Montgomery, former professional baseball player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
- Wendell Rawls, Jr., Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author
- Ronald L. Schlicher, diplomat and foreign service officer
